National Recreation

Equestrian

Recreational horseback riding for pleasure, including horses, feed, tack, stabling, and vet services. Excludes guided trail rides, which fall under Air and land guided tours.

Includes: Trail riding, endurance riding, competitive equestrian, polo

Value Added (2024)
$7.27B
2024
YoY Growth (2024)
+0.3%
20232024
Total Growth
+89%
20122024
% of Total (2024)
1.0%
2024

Equestrian: Value Added vs Gross Output

Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP. The difference represents intermediate inputs purchased from other industries.

Equestrian: Nominal vs Real

Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.

Equestrian: Year-over-Year Growth

Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.

Equestrian: Share of Total Economy

Percentage of total outdoor recreation value added over time.

Equestrian: Value Added by State (2024)

State-level value added for equestrian in 2024.

2024